1.3.4. Roller/Looper/Step Repeat
1.3.4.1. While Recording: Roller
When DrumBrute is recording a pattern the Touch strip can be used as Roller to generate
drum rolls. Place your finger somewhere within the strip while recording, press a pad,
and DrumBrute will repeat (“roll”) that instrument into the pattern. The rate of the repeat is
determined by where you press your finger (1/4, 1/8, etc.).
The smallest drum roll the pattern can record is set by the timing division you have selected for the
pattern. In other words, if the timing division of the pattern is 1/16, DrumBrute will not record 1/32 rolls
played on the Roller strip.
1.3.4.2. While Playing: Looper/Roller
When a pattern is playing back (i.e., not being recorded) this strip can be used to loop
sections of the current pattern or to roll some instruments. This option is available in the MCC
(Mode in the Roller/Looper section) or on the DrumBrute using Shift + Step 9 (Step 9 lit up =
Roller).
Looper :
Just press the touch strip. The size of the loop is determined by the time division
selected within the touch strip area. The start and end points of the loop are based on the
playback location of the pattern at the time the Looper strip is pressed. You can change the
Start point by pressing one of the Step buttons while holding your finger on the strip.
Roller :
Place your fingers on the touch strip and then touch the pad(s) to roll the
instrument(s). The roll will be based on the time division selected within the touch strip area.
1.3.4.3. Step Repeat Feature
The touch strip is also used in Step Mode to enter Step Repeat data. This feature allows you
to enter rapid, repeating notes without having to alter the timing value for the pattern. Details
about this feature are found in
section [p.37]
.
1.3.5. Global BPM
It is possible for all patterns to have their own tempo, or you can use this parameter to force
them all to play back at the same tempo. To toggle this feature, hold the Shift button and
press step button 15.
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